BAM vs Holland

The BAM and the Holland are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 2,860 tons for the BAM vs 3,750 tons for the Holland. The BAM reaches 20 knots vs 21 knots for the Holland. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the BAM vs 5,000 for the Holland. The BAM carries a crew of 46 vs 54 for the Holland. The BAM was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Holland. Cost per hull is $204M for the BAM vs $116M for the Holland. The BAM was commissioned in 2011, 1 years before the Holland (2012).

BAM

Spanish offshore patrol vessel, 2,860 tons displacement, built by Navantia.
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Navantia
Year introduced 2011
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $204 million
Dutch patrol vessel, introduced in 2012, has a displacement of 3,750 tons.
Origin 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Patrol vessel
Type Ocean-going patrol vessel
Manufacturer Damen Shipyards Galați
Year introduced 2012
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $116.95 million

BAM

Displacement 2,860 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 93.9 m â—‰
Beam 14.2 m â—‰
Crew 46 â—‰
Propulsion 2 diesel engines, 4 groups diesel generators, 2 electric motors propellers, 1 emergency generator, 2 cross bow thruster
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm
  • 2 × 25 mm automatic mountings Mk 38 MOD 2A
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns M2 Browning
  • 4 × Mark 36 SRBOC
Displacement 3,750 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 108.4 m â—‰
Beam 16.0 m â—‰
Crew 54 â—‰
Propulsion RENK CODELOD: 2x MAN 12V28/33D diesel engines (5460KW each) and 2x 400 kW (540 hp) electric motors
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid
  • 1 × 30 mm Oto Melara Marlin WS
  • 2 × 12.7 mm Oto Melara Hitrole NT
  • 6 × 7.62 mm FN MAG machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the BAM-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class has greater displacement at 3,750 tons compared to the BAM-class's 2,860 tons.
Which is faster, the BAM-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the BAM-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the BAM-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the BAM-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BAM-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class is longer at 108.4 meters compared to the BAM-class's 93.9 meters.
How many crew members do the BAM-class and Holland-class have?
The Holland-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the BAM-class's 46 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BAM-class or Holland-class?
The BAM-class is more expensive at approximately $204 million per unit compared to the Holland-class at $117 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAM-class or Holland-class?
The BAM-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Holland-class.